Profession
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median93,790 USD
Average99,430 USD
Middle 50%69,330 USD - 120,520 USD
Decile range55,390 USD - 160,540 USD
Bottom decile55,390 USD
Top decile160,540 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
38202018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 3820
GroupMen
Median99,424 USD
Average99,424 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median69,212 USD
Average69,212 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median66,290 USD
Average79,070 USD
Middle 50%49,860 USD - 92,610 USD
Decile range43,060 USD - 150,780 USD
Bottom decile43,060 USD
Top decile150,780 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median114,940 USD
Average125,160 USD
Middle 50%92,110 USD - 168,790 USD
Decile range79,680 USD - 183,680 USD
Bottom decile79,680 USD
Top decile183,680 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median102,340 USD
Average100,000 USD
Middle 50%77,730 USD - 111,360 USD
Decile range60,590 USD - 142,380 USD
Bottom decile60,590 USD
Top decile142,380 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median54,500 USD
Average68,840 USD
Middle 50%46,300 USD - 66,820 USD
Decile range41,380 USD - 144,890 USD
Bottom decile41,380 USD
Top decile144,890 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median124,840 USD
Average121,530 USD
Middle 50%99,270 USD - 136,020 USD
Decile range78,280 USD - 165,510 USD
Bottom decile78,280 USD
Top decile165,510 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median105,480 USD
Average109,010 USD
Middle 50%86,290 USD - 115,130 USD
Decile range73,010 USD - 161,550 USD
Bottom decile73,010 USD
Top decile161,550 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median95,240 USD
Average101,890 USD
Middle 50%88,390 USD - 103,800 USD
Decile range78,990 USD - 130,540 USD
Bottom decile78,990 USD
Top decile130,540 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
33-3021SOC 2018 33-3021
GroupAll
Median122,050 USD
Average117,730 USD
Middle 50%71,670 USD - 149,990 USD
Decile range65,830 USD - 164,510 USD
Bottom decile65,830 USD
Top decile164,510 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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